Hillcrest ES vs Santa Fe South Penn ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oklahoma, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest ES
Oklahoma City · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
499 students
Santa Fe South Penn ES
Oklahoma City · Charter elementary · Grades 2–5
385 students
| Measure | Hillcrest ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Santa Fe South Penn ES Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #849 of 899 | #859 of 899 |
| National rank | #49428 of 50,301 | #49648 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 499 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Oklahoma City | Oklahoma City |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.1 vs 9.3).
- •Santa Fe South Penn ES does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Santa Fe South Penn ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Hillcrest ES does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.4).
- •Hillcrest ES is the larger school with 499 students compared with 385.
- •Hillcrest ES is a public school while Santa Fe South Penn ES is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hillcrest ES better than Santa Fe South Penn ES?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillcrest ES and Santa Fe South Penn ES?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest ES: 499. Santa Fe South Penn ES: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest ES and Santa Fe South Penn ES rank in Oklahoma?
Hillcrest ES is 849th of 899 and Santa Fe South Penn ES is 859th of 899 among elementary schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).